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In an exclusive interview with The Daily Telegraph’s journalism apprentices, Victoria Atkins, the Minister for Women, speaks candidly about her views on the gender pay gap, black and ethnic-minority rights, transgender matters and more.

With nine young journalists sat around her, all of varying ages and cultures, Victoria Atkins says that “diversity is about ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to fulfill their potential. No matter what your background, your parent’s background, what you look like, your gender or religion.”

The British public should embrace diversity, she continued: “I think we are an open and big hearted country, I think we have taken in visitors from overseas for...